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13 Fish en Papillote Recipes That Are Quick, Easy, AND Healthy

You know warm-weather season has arrived when you find yourself craving fish over the heartier comforts of slow-cooker stews. And that’s a good thing, because not only is the protein healthy, but it’s quick and easy when you go the route of parchment recipes — or, in French, “en papillote.” Almost any food can be baked in a parchment pouch, but it’s an especially tasty method for steaming seafood alongside veggies and aromatic herbs. Here are 13 fish en papillote recipes that will have you saying YES to fish for dinner, armed with nothing more fancy than your toaster oven.

This recipe cooks the fish and vegetables perfectly, leaving the asparagus with a little bit of crunch to balance out the cod. But it’s the scallion, garlic, lemon, and EEOO sauce that’s the real star of this show. (via A Better Happier St. Sebastian)

Parchment cooking makes entertaining easy when you’ve got friends dropping by. Not only is cooking and cleanup a breeze, but it’s fun to see everyone open their own little packet. (via Williams Sonoma)

Cooking en papillote may sound fancy, but it’s incredibly easy and customizable, so you can use what you have on hand. This recipe calls for a splash of white wine, but you could substitute vermouth or a squeeze of lemon or lime juice and it will be just as tasty. (via Lexi Bites)

This recipe calls for a dry rub of herbs and spices that makes every bite of fish as tasty as the last. Pro tip: Seal the edges of your parchment paper with an egg wash to keep in the steam and your fish will turn out extra flakey every time. (via Killing Thyme)

Sally Jones is a writer and editor living in New York City. She has worked at many websites including iVillage, Ladies Home Journal, More, Parenting, Cosmopolitan, The Knot and YourTango, in jobs ranging from editor to COO. Renovation and interior design are her unhealthy obsessions hobbies. She has renovated every home she's lived in, including the rentals, and like... whoa, who does that? You can catch her at her blog Renov8or.